Longcase clock movement by John and James Harrison

Longcase clock movement by John and James Harrison Longcase clock movement by John and James Harrison Longcase clock movement by John and James Harrison Longcase clock movement by John and James Harrison Longcase clock movement by John and James Harrison

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Science Museum Group / The Clockmakers' Museum
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Striking, weight-driven longcase clock movement by John & James Harrison, Barrow, Lincolnshire, c.1726 – 8. Wooden frame and wheelwork, grasshopper escapement, grid-iron pendulum. Eight-day duration. The grasshopper escapement, pendulum, count-wheel, hammer and bell are not original to the clock and were added in the 1970's. The frame and wheelwork are original.

Clockmakers Museum No. 552

Details

Category:
Clockmakers
Collection:
The Worshipful Company of Clockmakers
Object Number:
L2015-3436
Materials:
oak (wood), brass (copper, zinc alloy), steel (metal), lead (metal) and lignum vitae (wood)
type:
longcase clock movement and grasshopper escapement
credit:
Lent by the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers